Fresh local organic Hansel & Gretel eggplant, a small, slender variety with creamy white skin streaked in purple, and a name that plays on its fairy-tale coloring. The flesh is mild, tender, and holds fewer seeds than larger eggplant varieties, so it cooks quickly and doesn't need salting to draw out bitterness the way bigger globe eggplants often do. Its small size and thin skin mean it can be roasted, grilled, or sautéed whole or halved without peeling. Slice into rounds for a quick sauté, halve and roast with olive oil and herbs, or grill until tender for a simple side. Pairs well with garlic, basil, parmesan, and olive oil.

